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The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer traces its origins to 1922, when seven former presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada gathered in Montreal alongside fellow engineers. Among the speakers was University of Toronto civil engineering professor Haultain. He proposed creating an organization to unite Canada's engineering community more closely. Additionally, he advocated for establishing a professional pledge or ethical code that new engineering graduates could embrace. The ex-presidents warmly welcomed this proposal.

Haultain reached out to Rudyard Kipling, whose literary works had previously acknowledged engineers' contributions. He sought Kipling's help in crafting a solemn pledge and accompanying ceremony. Kipling responded with enthusiasm, quickly developing both an oath and a formal ceremony titled "The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer."

The Ritual's purpose can be summarized as: guiding new engineers toward professional awareness and societal impact, while reminding experienced practitioners of their duty to mentor and support those entering the field.